An exact copy of the first seven pages, half of the eighth page, and part of the [blank] page of Sir James Nasmith's minutes of the Peebles election; : which prove several arbitrary and illegal proceedings of the sheriff, and of William Veitch, his pretended sheriff clerk, &c. with a scheme of the votes of the electors of each side..
Nasmith, James,Sir,1704-1779.
[Edinburgh? : s.n.,
1733?]
After the death in 1732 of the sitting member of Parliament for Peeblesshire, the seat was contested by Sir Alexander Murray and Sir James Nasmith, the latter being elected. Murray contested Nasmith's election on various grounds, including illegal procedure and improper voting. Records would seem to suggest that Nasmith continued to represent Peebles until 1741, when Murray was elected.
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Murray, Alexander, Sir, -1743
Nasmith, James, Sir, 1704-1779
Scotland Edinburgh.